Alisha Foster, LCSW - School Social Worker

Alisha Foster

Alisha Foster

Responsibilities

As a school social worker, my role is be the link between the family, school, and the community. By partnering with families, I help.students address problems or issues that may get in the way of learning. Also, as the school's trauma-responsive mental health provider, 1 address student mental health needs through a variety of clinical interventions including TF-CBT, EMDR, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My services include:

  • Screening & Assessment

  • Suicide Prevention & Screening

  • Trauma Therapy

  • Behavior Modification

  • Individual Counseling

  • Family Support and Therapy

  • Grief Therapy

  • Skill Building Groups

  • Socioemotional Learning

  • Crisis Intervention

Interests

As a resident of Hardin County, I enjoy its beauty through hiking and riding my side by side through the country. I love vacationing at the beach, Smoky Mountains, and Disney World with my husband and daughter. I enjoy reading, cooking, and doing crafts with my daughter. I appreciate opportunities to help plan and organize outreach events such as VBS or the Back to School Bash. Recently, I started serving as the PTO president and enjoy bringing communities together.

Goals

  • Learn best practice strategies to address student behaviors and mental health needs within the school setting.

  • Maintain strong collaborative, working relationships to meet student success.

About Me

I am a dedicated license clinical social worker with 10 years experience providing individual, family, and group therapy covering a wide-range of presenting problems. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Social Work as well as my Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Indiana. Recently, I expanded my education and training to obtain my Professional Educator License (PEL) for School Social Work from the University of Illinois. I have worked in the school as a mental health provider for 5 school years. I value my relationships with students, families, and school staff. I have demonstrated a commitment to the youth and families of Hardin County, and strive to help all students reach their full potential.

618-287-2141 Ext. 310

Email Alisha Foster

4 School Rd. Elizabethtown, IL 62931